FIRST TIME in MAUI, Hawaii!! AMAZING Snorkeling with So Many SEA TURTLES!! (NCL Pride of America)
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- We are so excited to be exploring four of the Hawaiian Islands and the next up is Maui! We are here for two days so jump over to the airport to get a rental car so we can properly explore on our own. That was a bit of a process... but worth it to have the freedom to go around the island... and we have a list of what we want to do!
First up... it's lunchtime! We head over to Joey's Kitchen for some local Hawaiian fare. This restaurant was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and it was really good! Next door was a dive and snorkel shop so we grabbed some gear... and snacks from the grocery store and head to find a great spot!
Honolua Bay is supposed to have some of the best snorkeling in Maui. We find the spot and walk through a beautiful jungle to get there. It is not a beach, but rocks! We make it down the precarious path to the water and start swimming. It is hard to get in and out of the bay... but so worth it once you get into the water! So many different species of fish AND SEA TURTLES!! It was some of the best snorkeling we have ever experienced!
Next we need some relaxing beach time and go right down the road to Kapalua Beach. Beautiful sand and waves rolling in... and more sea turtles! One was actually up on the beach... resting, laying eggs? We're not sure, but we loved watching it! Now... back to the ship!
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Have you ever been to Maui? If so, what is your favorite beach or snorkeling spot??
I love Ka'anipali Beach. Incredible sunsets there.
I am going to Alaska this year and then I am going to Hawaii next. I cannot wait.
i love small beach
Maluaka Beach
We went to Kihei for our beach day in Maui. It was beautiful as well. Soft, golden sand with rocks off to the side. No need for water shoes. There were 3 beach parks in a row. Our Lyft driver said #2 was the best. There was a great Shave Ice place across the street that we went to as well before heading back to the ship. Thanks so much for sharing these videos. It’s a beautiful way to relive our week in Hawaii aboard the POA.
Great video! Very helpful info such as getting the equipment in the dive shop. Even cool to see food shopping as that's helpful. Love the handwritten sign about water conditions! Was delightful to see you enjoy your first day in Maui! Thanks for sharing.
This channel is absolutely fantastic. I am living in Hawaii over 30 years but watching this channel this days makes me feel like I am on a trip to Hawaii. I am really enjoying watching it.
Thank you and God bless 💖
Awe! Thanks so much for this!! It means a lot to us!! Mahalo 🌺
Airport Beach….great beach in Kaanapali. Tree lined free parking lot with a grassy area that has bathrooms and a covered pavilion. Located next to the Weston. Long Beach with very calm water…..in the summer, nice coral, loads of fish…also has an outdoor shower as well. Visibility on calm days is easily 100 yards underwater, you can hear spinner dolphins as they go by, the crackling of brine shrimp….ahh….Maui No Ka Oi !
So happy to se you guys traveling like us ordinary folks. Convince store run, before beach etc. that’s what sets you guys apart from other vlogers. REAL
Yes, we love doing this! The grocery store is our happy place 😂
Love you guys are in Hawaii 🏝. I enjoy watching your videos and all the details you share with us!
We were looking for Pride of America videos and were so glad to see that you guys had some! If you ever come across another sea turtle and you have any concerns that it might be hurt, please do call it in so someone can check on it or reassure you that it’s probably ok. I guess some sea turtles in hawaii do bask on land sometimes, so hopefully that’s what this one was doing, but it doesn’t hurt to call the experts to make sure.
I have snorkeled at Kaanapali beach. It’s a nice sandy beach with plenty of beautiful fish and turtles. It’s famous for Black Rock cliff jumping. I definitely could see Jason jumping!
Love your beach and snorkeling adventure day! I was driving Road to Hana that day! Such great memories. 😎
It was such a great day!! We want to go back already 😃
We have been to Maui 4 times and still would go back we love it there
Love your channel BTW. In Hawaii, the shell and head stays on when we eat. That's where the flavor is. Hitting up Alaska on NCL's last voyage for 2022 and watch all your 2020 videos for tips.
the budweiser zero very popular when someone don't want to drink and still want the taste. love the video like always
We stayed 2 weeks (February 2021) on Maui. You must go back SO MUCH TO EXPERIENCE!!! One of the most beautiful places we’ve visited! Great video ~Cara 😊
Only been to Oahu so we are thinking of going to the other islands!!!
It looked like a lots of fun!! Enjoy
Great video. Just FYI it is illegal to touch or disturb a sea turtle in Hawaii. If you see them on the beach enjoy them from afar. Someone on our cruise in 2016 got reprimanded by the police
We know and didn’t get close to it.
Those Fish Tacos Look Amazing!!
We love Maui and also Joey’s the best. Another great video! Thank you!
Thank you both for sharing your beautiful adventure. You are getting great footage and i look forward to watching.
Looks beautiful! I’ve never been to Hawaii but on bucket list!
Don't waste your time go to Caribbean
It was odd to see the sea turtle laying eggs so close to the shore and also during daylight. They usually lay their eggs after dark and much further away from shore.
She looked like she might have died?
No - our honu like to rest on the beach and bask in the sun
The Great Barrier Reef in Aussie should be a bucket list item. My hus and I went back in the 80's and it's breath taking. Love to see you go there.
Been there 2xs. Paradise!!!
Thanks.
My favorite video of yours!
Been to Maui 4 times love it. We stay in the south down at Kihei there is great beaches there. Have fun and enjoy
Really enjoyed your video!
We did this cruise in 2015 and the ship provided very convenient parking very close to the ship for our rental cars. We reserved our car in advance and the rental car company provided transportation to their office. The ship even had a special place for all the rental shuttles. We thought the experience was seamless! So sorry to hear that has changed!
Ethan has really matured since becoming a marine.
Being married will also mature you quickly. Very sweet seeing small glimpses of their affection for each other
Maui is my favorite island. People crow about Kauai, but it's not as gorgeous as Maui. I hope you are buying the cut up fresh pineapple in these places (market) as it is the best pineapple you will ever eat!!!
We just went to Maui for our second time last month. We shopped at the same market for groceries at the condo (stayed really close to there). Had a blast snorkeling in Kapalua bay for a few days for sure. We are also from Louisiana!
Great trip report👍
I enjoy your channel, glad y’all made it to Maui. If y’all ever come back you should use Turo for your car. You can get a nicer car at a cheaper price and have it delivered to you. Nice car, save money, less hassle.
Haha we were at Napili bay yesterday and stopped at Joeys Kitchen too-still have some of the garlic chicken in fridge. Going to Honolula bay to snorkel tomorrow
I was thinking when you were talking about parking, I was wondering, “why don’t they just park in one of the lots by Longs Drug store or Safeway?” I’m glad you got the tip about parking! I surely miss the Pride of America as I worked on the ship for 2 years. Thank you for the memories! I hope you all had a fabulous time! Aloha💕🤙🏾
I am so jealous you saw the sea turtles! We did not see them where we snorkled! I can't wait to go back to Hawaii some day!!
Every time Jason stuck his snorkel in the water he saw them!! I wasn’t so lucky either.
Go down to Ka'anipali beach long beautiful beach..Wailea doesnt have great sandy beaches but sea turtles down threre, Worked for Apple vacations was a Hawaii expert......retired now! Enjoy!!!!
Did you have to tender from the ship to any of the islands? I’m in a scooter so have concerns.
U can do overnights on msc ocean cay and castaway cay will do dbl dips
Dang we went to that rental spot and they didn't give an option to buy the used fins. We had to buy them. The black sand beach is beautiful
Missed opportunity not getting the crispy pata but just another reason to go back!
The guy is cute!
Fresh fish is awesome, however it’s done!!! I can’t believe that Jason bought 0 achool beer!!! Sorry I can’t spell!!! Brown water in Hawaii is shark time!!! I experienced that when I lived there!!! I love the beaches in Oahu!!!
Sea turtles! ❤️❤️
Great to watch your videos. In Toronto and saw a Doctor and confirmed that it was small baby Jelly fish that stun me. Gave me pills like the shot I had to reduce the swelling. Good thing I wore my speedo when I went swimming with the Dolphins in the Ocean. Doctor said it will take me a month to recover. Have a great evening Cheers.!
Personally, our favorite island is Maui, been there about 6 or 7 times, but our Favorite beaches are on the big Island! There are green and black sand beaches there! Hope you managed to check out the waterfalls! Shouldn't be missed! If course, youneed to save some tuings to see and check out for the next time! Vickie from SE Pa
Great vlog👍
Hope you guys show more of the ship😁
Try eating at Coconuts in Kihei . Fish tacos are awesome . Those look yummy too 🤙🏼
I researched doing this cruse next year. The high cost and hassles like you describe with the rental car is why I decided to skip the cruise. We will fly to HON, do a few days there, then fly to Maui for a few days. Less cost than NCL cruise.
Great video. Yes, they really should do overnights in the Caribbean. That would be fantastic. I know they do overnights in Bermuda & when I went to San Juan we didn't leave till like 11pm. But I would be thrilled with overnights
I think it would be a selling point and would give up a port for an overnight!!
Do you have another recommendation for car rental on Maui that would be easier?
We spent Christmas in Maui 2019. We did not even use a car in Maui. We hung out at the bar on front street called “ down the hatch”
LOL...Jason, you missed out on the best part of the shrimp...can be eaten head to tail..shell and all. The flavoring is on the outside...so it went away when you peeled them. Love seeing your family travels.
Exactly what spot was this in Maui to snorkel ?
You see a lot of mangoes on the ground here in Florida as many people dont actually harvest them off the trees on their property. We go around to neighbor's homes down the street that have a couple and ask of we can grab some. Could never understand why folks here plant them if they arent gonna pick them???
We picked up a couple just as they fell 👍
I dint know you have drive to snorkeling in Hawaii im get to go to Hawaii in couple of years
I guess it's different now renting, when I took the cruise in 2019 there was a rental car shuttle from the ship
Do y’all book excursions or mostly go off and do your own thing?
We tend to do our own thing most of the time.
Maui no ka oi . My wife and I go to Maui every winter . We rent from Kihei rent a car 🚘 . We were married on Maui in 2016 . ❤ Maui 🤙🏼
y'all are living my dream 😊 Thank you for bringing me a long 😊
Can you tell me where you got on the ship at,example Long Beach? Also approximately how much does the trip cost for the ship and hotels, food. Thank you. Have never been to Hawaii. We are considering for our 50th wedding Anniversary.
Do you have to rent a car for all of the excursions you do?
Music at the beach? Say it ain't so! Good videos, thank you.
How was the prices at the grocery store? I've heard it higher over there. We hope to get to Hawaii one day soon and I need all the tips and info lol
so when you dropped like $200 at the store hahaha
Yeah, so much for saving money on snacks!
You promised to grow your hair long again...what happened? LOL. love all of you and how buff your Alaskan military son got. Keep up all these fun videos!!!
I’m in the process again to grow it long! Gimme a year and a half! Lol
It's looks awesome, I think 🙏🏽 that we, my husband and myself will do this in 3 years for our 30 anniversary. Question how do you like the full face snorkel mask?
Oh I love the full dace mask! It makes snorkeling so much more comfortable.
Just an FYI- full face masks have a troubled reputation. Be informed- research. None of the snorkel boats allow full face masks.
Take me back 😭
I know right!! Hey Clair 👋
@@EECCTravels hey guys!! It feels a lifetime ago already - can’t wait to get back on a beach!
I hope you bought something at CVS.
I’ve been to at least 12 of guys restaurants he’s visited and out of Them 1 was good. Rest were horrible or just bland like Jason’s shrimp
Just a question. Is Ethan your son, or both your son? Just wondering because you always say my son.
Yes Ethan is our first born son!
It's beautiful for sure. Haven't been to Hawaii since the '80s. I've been telling you too since I've watched you Why I don't like cruises. Until you went on this one. Because you get off the ship NOT just for a FEW hours.. It is the ONLY way that I will cruise!!! Thanks for sharing😋
Hey guys, aren’t you going to show us the cruise ship side of this cruise? Hope so.
Did you see the boarding day video??
Yes we did watch it. As we’ll be taking this cruise in 2024, I was being a bit selfish in hoping we’d see a tour or more walk thrus. Thanks, no big E.
@@thiggs333 i will be honest, we were so wiped each day when we got back on the ship we out the camera away. There is not much more of the ship, but we really loved this cruise and the ship is great.
Great video! Hope to go. You like the Sprit?
We were sailing on Pride of America. But we did see the Spirit as we were leaving Kauai.
The thing is you gotta remember you’re in the US and they don’t go out of your way I’m sorry that just goes to show you how the other places will accommodate you and I don’t know if that has anything to do with it but it’s a shame that they don’t try to accommodate the people off the cruise ship. Now is that the only cruise ship that does Hawaii or are there other pretty ships at Norwegian but are there other brands that do Hawaiian cruises
Sounds like you had a great day.
Are you guys gonna try the Locomoco while in Hawaii?
Every time I see a content creator think Hawiian Garlic Shrimp is just ok they have peeled the shrimp. Its ok to remove the head but don't peal the shrimp! or at least try one the wat they are meant to be eaten. BOSS FROGS is the best! BF and Kimo's Bicycle in Lahaina is Maui's best outfitters and electric bike rental.
Somehow, my post of almost 3 hours ago was deleted (a hater?), but what I said were the following: sharks become more prevalent in murky waters on the coastal waters of Hawaii. Locals know if there is a brown water advisory, not to go out swimming due to health and safety factors.
As for wanting to 'pet ' those turtles, these green sea turtles (along with the Hawaiian Monk seals) are on the threatened species and by Federal NOAA and State of HI Department of Land and Natural Resources laws, one is not allowed to touch/interfere with these green sea turtles. They post recommendations of not going within 10 feet of these turtles. I believe practically all the airlines coming to Hawaii shows a short video clip about what NOT to do with turtles (and the Hawaiian Monk seals) sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority. There will be civil monetary (high) penalties for violators if caught, as there is a emergency hotline where one can call in or email in videos of violators so that they will be investigated and caught.
As for Longs Drugs here in Hawaii, Longs Drugs (of Walnut Creek, CA) had numerous stores along the West Coast, along with Arizona and Nevada. They were bought out by CVS (of Rhode Island) around 2008, and all Longs Drugs stores had to change their names to CVS. However, due to Longs Drugs being here in Hawaii since the early 1960s, its brand name has a strong following amongst us local people, thus CVS allowed *all Longs Drugs Stores on every island* to retain the name, Longs Drugs.
As for NCL's cruise line ships, there used to be three (3), yes three cruise lines going around the islands, Pride of Aloha, Pride of Hawaii, and the Pride of America. My brother and I went on the Pride of Aloha back in 2007, and with our own families in 2010 on the Pride of America. By the way, the Pride of America is the ONLY USA-registered ship amongst all cruise lines. Due to the 2008 recession/market crash, the other two ships were relocated by NCL to other parts of the world, leaving just the Pride of America.
What you saw at the 16:13 mark are limpets (in Hawaiian, one calls them 'opihi' (o-pee-hee). They are eaten raw, or people put chili pepper water or other sauces on them and eat them off the shell --- like a pound of opihi would go for about $60-$100 because of the danger involved in retrieving them off the rocks where waves are pounding.
Now i hope this post doesn't get removed again... (2nd post since this Sunday while posting on a person's Hawaii vacation video).
Not sure what happened to your first post, I didn’t see it…. We know not to pet the turtles and never would go close, we know better. It was just an off handed comment. Thanks for the information you shared.
I am interested in that trip for 2023 or. 24 what is the cost for the cruise
Is Jason not drinking alcohol anymore?
#lovemesomemaui Make sure you have some Spam Sandwiches #bam
Do not use hertz in Maui 🤮
Uhm, I really think that turtle is dead 🥵
Oh no, it was moving and kicking sand over it. It was fine.
@@EECCTravels YEAH! I looked for movement and saw none. So happy for you that you got to see that then ;)
Just buy the expression on your son‘s face when he was sitting next to his dad don’t think he particularly cares to be in the video when you all are doing like the same and tasting it and giving your opinion I think he would prefer not to be here in the shot unless you are addressing him. directly . He’s a very nice looking young man and he has an absolutely gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous wife💕💕💕💕
Yeah he’s not particularly fond of it but he is a team player and he was actually more comfortable with it than usual! He gets it!
Bud 0 how boring you're on vacation Or have you quit drinking
Especially when he could have been drinking something local and delicious from Maui Brewing Co!
Ok, judgement much?😬🙄
@@dominiquebrown8790 no judgement just wondering. In all their videos he always has a drink in his hand.
He's driving...maybe that has something to do with it. I would not drink and drive a rental car in an unknown place either. Seems responsible, not boring.
@@julietaylor2497 totally agree 😀